MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM SUPPORTED ON OTHER MOUNTINGS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM SUPPORTED ON OTHER MOUNTINGS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT EXHAUST SECURE ON OTHER MOUNTINGS
FRONT TYRES PERISHING IN TREAD AREAS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
N/S/R tyre cracked and perished.
One exhaust mounting corroded and broken but the system is still supported.
advise exhaust / hanger
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front wiper blades poor to clear screen
rear exhaust surporting bracket missing
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YT52 NCX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT52 NCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YT52 NCX registered?
YT52 NCX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2002.
Is YT52 NCX safe to buy?
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